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  • 14. At the Dealership Part 2

    33:45||Ep. 14
    Worth a Listen presents the fourth episode in a six-part series, "A Car-buying Journey." Host Chris talks with Eileen French, Consumer Lending Manager at Texell, about what actually happens once you're sitting at the dealership. She talks about what to bring with you, how dealers value a trade-in, what happens behind the curtain at the finance desk, and the add-on products you'll be offered before you sign. Worth a Listen's "A Car-buying Journey" mini-series takes listeners through the various aspects of buying a car; from shopping, financing, negotiation, and budgeting. If you have questions, Worth a Listen has you covered.

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  • 13. At The Dealership Part 1

    31:31||Ep. 13
    Worth a Listen presents the third episode in a six-part series, "A Car-buying Journey." Host Chris talks with Eileen French, Consumer Lending Manager at Texell, about what to expect when buying a car. She talks about franchised vs. independent dealerships, what to expect when you first arrive, how to navigate financing, and making sure you're confident with your purchase.Worth a Listen's "A Car-buying Journey" mini-series takes listeners through the various aspects of buying a car; from shopping, financing, negotiation, and budgeting. If you have questions, Worth a Listen has you covered.
  • 12. Finding the Car

    30:59||Ep. 12
    Worth A Listen presents the second episode in a six-part series, "A Car-buying Journey." Host Chris speaks with CFO John Rossi about his previous experiences buying cars including the difference between buying new or used, the practicality of a car, deprecation, and more.Worth a Listen's "A Car-buying Journey" mini-series takes listeners through the various aspects of buying a car; from shopping, financing, negotiation, and budgeting. If you have questions, Worth a Listen has you covered.
  • 11. 12 Car-buying Terms You Need to Know

    14:23||Ep. 11
    Worth A Listen presents the first episode in a six-part series, "A Car-buying Journey." Host Chris covers 12 car-buying terms you should know so that you don't feel overwhelmed at the dealership, including MSRP, extended warranty, dealer installed options, and more.Worth a Listen's "A Car-buying Journey" mini-series takes listeners through the various aspects of buying a car, from shopping, financing, negotiation, and budgeting for it. If you have questions, Worth a Listen's has you covered.
  • 10. Protect Yourself

    32:11||Ep. 10
    Worth a Listen welcomes back Wes Chancler, Agency Manager at Texell Insurance, for his second appearance on the show. In this episode, Chris sits down with Wes for an overview on personal insurance, like the coverage most people carry but rarely understand. He breaks down what auto insurance actually protects, why uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage matters more than most drivers realize, and how everyday factors like mileage, driving history, and a teenager's grades can move a premium up or down.From there, the conversation turns to homeowners insurance, including what's covered, what's not, and an overlooked benefit called loss-of-use coverage. Renters insurance, landlord-tenant coverage, and pet insurance policies are discussed, and Wes shares his take on what separates a good insurance agent from one who is not so helpful.Worth a Listen, is a bi-weekly podcast that covers financial topics that affect everyday life. Each episode aims to equip our audience with tools and tips while also delving deeper into financial questions.
  • 9. Protect Your Passion

    31:07||Ep. 9
    Worth a Listen presents the fifth and final episode in our 5-part mini-series named the "Journey of Entrepreneurship." In this episode Chris interviews Wes Chancler, Agency Manager at Texell Insurance. He reveals the importance of finding commercial insurance, explains the various types of coverages, and shares how budding entrepreneurs can protect their dreams and endeavors.Worth a Listen's "Journey of Entrepreneurship" mini-series takes listeners through the various aspects of owning a small business, from financing and raising capital for your business, starting and operating a business, and tips on how to protect your business.
  • 8. The Business Plan

    33:49||Ep. 8
    Worth a Listen presents the fourth episode in our 5-part mini-series named the "Journey of Entrepreneurship." In this episode Chris interviews Galen Burke, Vice President of Commercial Services at Texell Credit Union. He reveals insights into the importance of a business plan and what documents and research lenders like to see from aspiring entrepreneurs. He capitalizes the importance of the relationship with your lender and how that factors into your business plan.Worth a Listen's "Journey of Entrepreneurship" mini-series takes listeners through the various aspects of owning a small business, from financing and raising capital for your business, starting and operating a business, and tips on how to protect your business.